"You dream of being on this stage one time, and to be heading into it for a third time, it's a blessing. I've always wanted to come back to win, to win championships, and to leave a legacy that's unmatched in college basketball."
"Karaban is 18-1 in three NCAA Tournament appearances going back to cutting down the nets in 2023 and 2024, along with last year's narrow second-round loss to eventual champion Florida amid the crushing pressure of chasing a three-peat."
"That puts him in a tie for second on the all-time list of tournament wins as a starter with his coach's older brother - former Duke point guard Bobby Hurley - and trailing only Blue Devils great Christian Laettner (21)."
"Saturday's win against Illinois in the national semifinal marked his 150th game at UConn, leading all high-major players in games played."
Alex Karaban, a redshirt senior at UConn, is on the brink of achieving a rare third NCAA title, a feat not accomplished in 50 years. He has spent his entire four-year career at one school, making him unique in an era of player transfers. Karaban has an impressive 18-1 record in NCAA Tournament appearances, tying for second on the all-time list of tournament wins as a starter. His journey culminates in a championship game against Michigan, where he hopes to solidify his legacy in college basketball.
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